Anime rating game

"Does Miss Toyomi want to pursue a career in the animation industry?"

“Of course, this is the hottest industry right now. It would be strange if you didn’t think so, right?” Fujiwara Toyomi paused. “However, since I’m not very confident and am still in the learning stage, I don’t want to go there and be tortured. Being punished every season is a headache just thinking about it.”

Is this a dream or a career plan?

"Is there a difference?"

“If it’s a dream, I can offer you some personal advice. But if it’s career planning, then we’re competitors.”

Fujiwara Toyomi was stunned for several seconds before he reacted, then covered his mouth with his hand and laughed non-stop.

"Then let's dream."

"Acquire a fully staffed animation company, regardless of size, and get started first. Don't be afraid of penalties or trouble. Compared to just thinking about it, taking action is more important. You can't become a big fish in one bite; long-term accumulation is more important."

"If I remember correctly, Mr. Masamune's first animation was a success, right? Moreover, it was an animation based on his own experiences."

"Since Ms. Toyomi has already understood this step, she should also know that the quality and rating of our Musashino anime this year are steadily improving compared to the first one two years ago. In other words, we are just starting out at a relatively high level."

"I see."

Fujiwara Toyomi nodded slightly, indicating his agreement.

"I understand. The accumulation of materials and the learning of production are almost over. Now, it's time to take the first step."

"Mr. Masamune, your rival is coming."

"I'm really looking forward to your work," Masamune said with a smile, then turned to Fujiwara Chika, "And what are your dreams, Ms. Chika?"

“I want to become prime minister,” Fujiwara Chika said instinctively.

"Why...?"

Fujiwara Toyomi looked surprised, and involuntarily exclaimed, then asked again:

"seriously?"

"Hmm...considering the difficulty, half."

Noticing that everyone in the room was looking at her, Fujiwara Chika thought for a moment, then smiled and said:

"Of course, I'm still in the thinking stage. I haven't made it a career plan yet, nor is it a dream."

Chapter 303 Something Worth Dedicating Your Life To

"So, I often heard you say that when I was a child."

Fujiwara's mother seemed to be thinking for a moment, then smiled and said:

"However, I didn't expect you to still think that way now. That's quite difficult."

"Yeah, so... it's just a thought."

Fujiwara Chika didn't pay too much attention to it.

Because deep down he believed it was impossible, his attitude appeared somewhat frivolous and not very serious, giving the impression that he was joking.

"Sister, you're so funny," Fujiwara Moeha said with a smile.

"No, it's still possible."

Masamune suddenly spoke, drawing everyone's attention.

"Given the Fujiwara family's background, entering politics would not be difficult."

"Due to Japan's unique national circumstances, in order to gain a foothold in politics, one must have one's own faction and family influence."

“In this generation, the Fujiwara family has only three daughters and no sons. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.”

“If you want the Fujiwara family or the Fujiwara faction to continue, one of you three sisters will definitely have to go into politics.”

"Cough..." Fujiwara's mother was startled by his sudden remark and coughed involuntarily.

However, Masamune did not seem to care and continued:

"Since Miss Toyomi wants to start an animation company, she can only choose between Chika and Moeha."

"Actually, either of you could play. In terms of personality, you both have the potential to be politicians."

"The current prime minister was able to become prime minister thanks in part to his supporters, and his supporters were inherited from his father."

"If Miss Chika wants to enter politics, she should be able to thrive in the political arena with the support of the Fujiwara family."

"Ultimately, a country's political system has always been a game of bloodlines. A banker's children are bankers, and a politician's children will be politicians."

"However, it is easy to enter politics, but becoming prime minister is not so simple."

"First and foremost is academic qualifications. Xiuhua High School is not a plus; the subsequent university is crucial. The political arena is currently dominated by the University of Tokyo, and most of the past prime ministers were graduates of the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo."

"Secondly, there is gender. In the House of Representatives, only one out of ten members is a woman. And there has never been a female prime minister."

"Gender barriers are difficult to overcome. There are many queens in Western history, but in Eastern history, there is only one Wu Zetian who rose to power through her own abilities."

"Therefore, if Chika truly wants to become prime minister, she needs to do more than men, making people unable to ignore her gender."

The group stared at Masamune in disbelief. These ideas weren't hard to come up with, but to provide such a detailed analysis and say it to his face was something not everyone could do.

Moreover, some things are difficult to say face to face, and this seems a bit like speaking too much too soon with someone you don't know well.

However, having come this far, it would be a shame not to continue.

Fujiwara's mother hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"From what we understand, Masamune-kun successfully entered the University of Tokyo after graduating from high school. Do you also want to become prime minister?"

“I didn’t think that far ahead at the time. I just wanted to give myself more options and also didn’t want to follow the same path as my father.”

"Chika, how serious are you really?"

Fujiwara's mother shifted her gaze to her daughter and sighed softly:

“What Masamune-kun said is actually right. For the sake of the family, one of you and Moeha will definitely have to go into politics.”

"Before, because you were too young, I never talked to you about this."

“When I was little, you often told me that you wanted to be prime minister when you grew up. I always thought you were joking and didn’t pay much attention to it.”

"But if you're serious, then you'll need to put in a lot of effort."

"What Masamune said was a bit simple, but it hit the nail on the head. First, it's the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, and second, it's gender dysphoria."

"It is indeed much more difficult for women to enter politics than for men."

Fujiwara Chika looked down at the coffee table, lost in thought.

If you ask me if I want to be prime minister, the answer is of course yes.

Because when I was very young, I often saw my grandfather being very gentle at home, but also very dignified on TV.

However, the difficulties involved are obvious to all.

Should we just say it was a joke and brush it off as usual?

Or, seriously change yourself, starting now, and dedicate your life to it.

"What do you think, Mr. Masamune?"

"There are some things that other people can't decide for you."

"I wish I had been born a man."

"In that case, we probably wouldn't have met."

"Huh...? Why?"

"Because the relationship between male Fujiwara Chika and Shinomiya Kaguya is probably not that good, and they won't appear in the anime."

“Mr. Masamune should know that this is not what I meant.” Fujiwara Chika sighed softly, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"I completely understand the feeling of wanting to hear advice from friends when you're feeling lost. However, some things can only be pondered alone, and you have to come to a conclusion quietly."

"Since Mr. Masamune considers us friends, from a friend's perspective... could you say a few words?"

Masamune chuckled unconsciously, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:

“My father is very busy with work and rarely comes home. He spends most of his time traveling.”

“A long time ago, I asked him, ‘You’ve already made so much money, you could be resting, why are you still working so hard?’”

"At the time, he just smiled and didn't say anything."

"Now that I'm the president of an animation company, I'm beginning to understand my father's thoughts a little better."

"It's just that I'm not satisfied with the status quo and want more."

"People strive to rise higher, and water flows downhill; this is an unchanging law of the world."

"I want to create an animation with a higher rating and beat this game called [Global Animation Rating]."

"This is not a dream, but merely a goal to move forward, a future that is visible to the naked eye."

"So, what about you, Miss Chika? What kind of future do you want?"

Fujiwara Chika closed her eyes, thought carefully for a moment, and then said with a smile:

"I want to be like my grandfather and make this country a better place."

"Thank you, Mr. Masamune. I have finally found something worth fighting for my whole life."

At this moment, her eyes were exceptionally bright, her face was full of seriousness, and her gaze seemed to be looking at the distant future.

Finding that the group was getting carried away with their conversation, Watanabe Hayato nudged Masamune with his elbow, giving him a meaningful look to remind him not to forget the important matter.

Noticing his expression, Fujiwara Chika gave an OK sign, then turned to her mother and spoke first:

"Mom, I want to do voice acting for Mr. Masamune's anime."

Does this have any direct relevance to what we're discussing?

"Both prime ministers and idols need fans and popularity. To solve gender discrimination, more popularity is needed. Therefore, debuting as a national idol during high school and becoming a well-known public figure is not a bad idea."

Are you sure this won't earn you a bad reputation?

"Well... this is the time to solve the problem through publicity, and that's where online trolls come in."

"Are you serious? What if I still object?"